By Olivia Griffin Cardiff Council has described cockroaches as an “extremely difficult pest to eradicate from a property” amid a surge in cases across the city.  A cockroach infestation discovered in a Cardiff student flat is part of a wider rise in cases across the city, according to data and expert testimony reported by WalesOnline. Figures from Cardiff Council show 144 requests were made to … Continue reading Cockroach infestation found in Cardiff student flat, and experts warn the problem is getting worse

By James Burns If you ever walk the streets of Cardiff, and see a smiling face approaching you, uttering the words “My name’s Tom, I’m a photographer”, you may find yourself walking away with a beaming smile and a newfound sense of confidence. If this occurs, then there is a high chance you’ve just been snapped by photographer Tom Wilkins.   Tom Wilkins is on … Continue reading The Cardiff Photographer Making Strangers Smile One Photo at a Time

By James Roberts Last week, student favourite The Northstar announced that it will close permanently from 1 January, as rising costs have made the business unfeasible. Owner Tom Edwards told Gair Rhydd: “It’s been absolutely heartbreaking, thinking of all the hours we’ve put in, all of our efforts the pub has been our life these last five years.” He added that “telling the staff was … Continue reading Last Orders At The North Star As It Prepares For a Final Night of Trading

By Oliver Hanlon After six months of industrial friction, Cardiff University management has agreed to a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies in 2026 and the removal of 187 academic staff from immediate risk of redundancy. While in a statement given to Gair Rhydd, the UCU has welcomed these “major concessions,” at an Extraordinary General Meeting, members voted unanimously to continue the dispute until concerns regarding … Continue reading Cardiff University Concedes on Job Cuts as The UCU Vows To Continue Action

By Ruaidhrí Gillen Lynch Last week , Wrexham’s indie rock band, The Royston Club, took to the Union’s stage. They bring with them a fanbase who know every lyric and every chant, and test how loud the speakers can go. In an era of transferable audiences, Spotify Wrapped and eclectic playlists, these Welsh boys stand out, marked by a sincerity which is often lost in … Continue reading Royston! Royston! Royston!

By James Burns Unknown Males attempt to gain access to multiple houses on Cathays Street Earlier this week two men reportedly knocked on the doors of multiple houses on Thesiger Street in Cathays, requesting uninvited room tours and asking about the relationship statuses of residents. A resident of the street told Gair Rhydd that the strange incident saw two men knock on the door at … Continue reading Unknown Males Attempt To Gain Access To Multiple Houses On Cathays Street